Chris Rock Inspired Jay Z’s 99 Problems Chorus

New York Magazine’s “Annual Yesteryear Issue” features Jay Z. In the feature Rick Rubin talks about the development of Hov’s “99 Problems.” According to Rick Rubin, Chris Rock helped Jay Z with the chorus for the track. Chris’ idea was inspired by Ice-T’s “99 Problems” and told Rubin who than told Jay Z.

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